Project Surveyor

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Your future position: Project Surveyor
Location: Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Mokena, or Naperville, IL
Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?
At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
About The Role, Your Impact
Baxter & Woodman Inc. is seeking high energy, dynamic and career minded individuals to work mainly throughout McHenry, Lake & Cook County areas, but includes all of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, when necessary. This position will locate and determine portion of the earth’s surface by planning, conducting, and recording field data for a diverse range of surveys. The proposed candidate shall be results oriented and work well in a team environment. Additionally, the candidate will be a part of the Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Innovation Group so the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and pioneer new technology is a must.
What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Operate survey instruments and equipment for a wide and diverse range of projects such as, topographic, ALTA, boundary, construction, etc.
• Locates and determines land by measuring and calculating points, elevations, lines, angles, areas, and contours, contributing information to and from software and hardware used by B&W Survey Department.
• Supports the assistant department manager with recording surveys by preparing notes, records, drawings and applicable field equipment/hardware and software systems.
• Completes projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner within deadlines and budgets.
• Lead survey crew for a wide range of clients and diverse projects.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  

Education Requirement

• High School diploma.
  

Must-haves, What You Will Bring

• Must have 5+ years of experience on a survey field crew.
• Must have experience completing different types of surveys.
• Experience operating the equipment and training newer staff to familiarize and educate them on field surveying principles, the equipment (including Riegl & Trimble laser scanners, Trimble TSC7 data collectors with Trimble Access software, Leica digital levels, Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS receivers and Spectra Precision GNSS receivers) and all-around survey fundamentals is a must.
• LSIT/SI accreditation is a plus.
• AutoCAD/Bentley/TBC experience is a plus.
• CST (Certified Survey Technician I-IV) accreditation is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  

Compensation: The pay range for this role is $32 - $44 per hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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